Mechanical Engineer at Kapa Oil

PURPOSE


Looking for a Mechanical Engineer Lead mechanical maintenance, oversee upgrades, ensure compliance, and drive reliability and efficiency.


QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS


Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
EBK registered or eligible.
4-6 years' experience in manufacturing/refinery; food processing experience a plus.
Proficient in design and maintenance tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Experience in industrial machinery maintenance and reliability systems.


SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE


Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
Strong team leadership and coordination skills.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
Attention to food quality and hygiene standards
Cost-conscious approach to resource and energy use
Experience in edible oil refining and edible food processing plants
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability improvement methodologies
Experience with ERP/CMMS (maintenance planning systems)
Reports To: Maintenance Manager


KEY OUTPUTS / TASKS


Lead mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of refining, pumping, heating, and packaging systems.
Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
Oversee installation, commissioning, upgrades, and CAPEX for machinery and production lines.
Ensure compliance with food safety, manufacturing, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate with production, QA, and operations to maintain throughput, quality, and cost targets.
Manage spare parts, maintenance records, and service documentation.
Train, mentor, and supervise maintenance staff and junior engineers.
Drive reliability, continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term mechanical solutions.
Optimize equipment performance through analytics, KPIs, and mechanical integrity practices.
Lead cross-functional projects and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency.
Coordinate with suppliers and contractors and report on maintenance performance and trends.
This position is for KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY.